What can be said about Gene Roddenberry that has not
already been said by the best and the brightest? By those who truly knew
him, those who worked with him, and those who loved him? I honestly
don't think there is anything new left to be said, only to reiterate all
the great words that have already been spoken about Gene; all the
greatness already attributed to him.

Gene changed our world for the better. He gave us something we could all
unite around, cherish, and believe in, even in the darkest times.
Something we could both learn from and relate to. Something we could
aspire towards, and hope for. To paraphrase the words of those who would
follow in his footsteps; he did not do so because he was trying to be a
great man, he did so because he was a man who knew history would make
it's own judgments.

Today, August 19, 2006, would have been the 85th birthday of Eugene
Wesley Roddenberry. Though he may be gone from this earth in human
terms, that which was Gene Roddenberry - his spirit, his legend - lives
on in each and every one of us who embraces his vision. Which is why we
at TrekCore.com wish to honor Gene; his memory, his life, and the gifts
he shared with all of us.